Hard Landing Leads to Nose Gear Collapse and Post-Impact Fire

Incident Overview

A student pilot was conducting a normal approach to the runway in a single-engine airplane at approximately 70 miles per hour. During the landing flare, the stall horn activated, prompting the pilot to release back pressure on the control wheel. Subsequently, the airplane landed hard on the runway, causing the nose gear to collapse. The airplane skidded across the runway before coming to a complete stop.

Egress and Post-Impact Fire

The pilot was able to safely egress the airplane. After the pilot exited, the airplane was consumed by a post-impact fire.

Aircraft Damage

The nose gear collapsed during the hard landing, and the airplane sustained fire damage after the incident.